NEXT GENERATION
ELITE YOUTH GOALKEEPER PLATFORM
THE ACADEMY IS TGK's ONLY INVITE ONLY TRAINING PROGRAM
NEXT GEN ACADEMY
Our Next Generation Academy is built for youth goalkeepers performing well beyond the typical level for their age—both in competitive games and training environments. Like our Senior Academy, this program is tailored for young keepers who’ve already demonstrated impressive technical ability, raw instincts, and a strong mentality for the position. As with the Senior Academy, entry into this program is by invitation only.
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In Next Gen, we focus on refining and building upon the technical strengths that earned each keeper their spot. Sessions are designed to challenge and develop their skill set even further, while also placing a stronger emphasis on tactical awareness and decision-making. The goal is to help these young athletes grow into confident, well-rounded goalkeepers who are prepared for higher levels of training and competition—now and in the future.
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As with the Senior Academy, Next Gen is a staff invitation only program for 11-14yo goalkeepers. We have currently have goalkeepers involved in these platforms; MLS Next, ECNL, Girls Academy, other Regional and National leagues, and higher ODP platforms.
Michigan training locations; Grand Rapids & Metro Detroit
2026 ACADEMY STAFF
2026 NEXT GEN ACADEMY
Addy S.
Club Premier
Braxton O.
ECNL-RL
Breelynn M.
Club Premier & State ODP
Cameron D.
ECNL-RL
Colton C.
ECNL-RL
Connor R.
MLS Next
Emma M.
Girls Academy
Gracie B.
ECNL-RL
Gustavo V.
ECNL-RL
Hailey R.
Club Premier
Harper B.
Girls Academy II
Hudson F.
MLS Next II
Izzy S.
ECNL & U.S. Talent ID
Joe D.
MLS Next II
Jonah D.
ECNL-RL
Jonathan C.
MLS Next II
Kembree H.
Girls Academy II
Kenzie B.
Girls Academy II
Laine P.
National League
Max H.
Club Premier
Rhyan J.
Girls Academy
Rilynn L.
Girls Academy
Ross J.
ECNL-RL
Sebastian T.
MLS Next
Vinnie P.
ECNL-RL & State ODP
The Pathway
The Next Gen and Senior Academy programs were built to provide our most advanced goalkeepers with a platform to train alongside others who share the same skill level, mindset, and long-term goals. Goalkeepers are typically invited from our Weekly Clinics or Camps, having consistently demonstrated advanced technical ability, strong decision-making, and a commitment to development that stands out. While our Clinics remain the foundation of Tiger Goalkeeping—where every goalkeeper begins building their base—the Academy platforms serve as the next step for those preparing for or already competing at higher levels.
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The Next Gen Academy acts as the bridge into our Senior Academy, designed to prepare goalkeepers ages 12–14 for that transition. At age 14, our staff evaluates whether each goalkeeper is ready to advance or would benefit from another year of growth in the Next Gen environment. This pathway ensures that every goalkeeper progresses with purpose, confidence, and readiness for the next level of their journey.
